Wk14 - Other Related Terms

Question 1

autologous transfusion

Answer 1

a blood transfusion in which the patient’s own blood is used

Question 2

blood pressure (BP)

Answer 2

measure of the force of blood pushing against vessels

Question 3

body mass index (BMI)

Answer 3

calculated number based on a person’s height and weight ratio; indicator of body fat levels

Question 4

electroencephalogram (EEG)

Answer 4

test that measures electrical activity of the brain

Question 5

electromyography (EMG)

Answer 5

test that measures electrical activity of the muscles

Question 6

evoked potential study

Answer 6

a test that measures the time it takes nerves to respond to stimuli by a study of brain waves (used to test sight, hearing, diagnoses multiple sclerosis, etc.)

Question 7

hemodialysis

Answer 7

a procedure done on a person with end-stage renal disease in which a machine is used to filter waste products from the blood

Question 8

holter monitor

Answer 8

a mobile device that is worn by the patient for 24-48 hours to record the heart rhythm

Question 9

phlebotomy

Answer 9

incision (opening) of a vein to withdraw blood

Question 10

prophylaxis

Answer 10

a measure taken to prevent or protect someone from disease and to preserve one’s health (e.g. immunizations, dental hygiene, daily aspirin, etc.)

Question 11

radioactive iodine uptake

Answer 11

a test that measures how much radioactive iodine is absorbed by the thyroid (test for thyroid function)

Question 12

radioiodine therapy

Answer 12

a type of treatment for thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism that uses radioactive iodine to destroy diseased thyroid tissue

Question 13

visual acuity (VA)

Answer 13

test to measure clearness of vision (20/20 - normal daylight vision)